How far is Allendale, MI from Waverly, MI?

The driving distance from Allendale, MI to Waverly, MI is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.86 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.57 mi
21.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.57 mi
Kilometers
21.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.86 mi
Kilometers
28.74 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Fri, Nov 6, 3:08 PM EST
Return by in Allendale
Fri, Nov 6, 3:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Waverly
Fri, Nov 6, 3:08 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Zeeland
MI

Township in Ottawa County, Michigan

From Allendale
8.9 mi
00h 14m
To Waverly
8.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allendale and Waverly.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allendale and Waverly.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Michigan Drive

    583 ft · 11 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Lake Michigan Drive

    540 ft · 12 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 68th Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · 68th Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fillmore Street

    2665 ft · 46 sec · Fillmore Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 72nd Avenue

    7.6 mi · 10 min · 72nd Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chicago Drive

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Chicago Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Byron Road

    144 m · 15 sec · Byron Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 112th Avenue

    154 m · 20 sec · 112th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Lakewood Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Lakewood Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 120th Avenue

    80 m · 6 sec · 120th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2554 ft · 3 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allendale and Waverly.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
72nd Avenue
7.58 mi · 42%
Chicago Drive
2.32 mi · 13%
68th Avenue
2 mi · 11%
East Lakewood Boulevard
1.01 mi · 6%
Fillmore Street
0.5 mi · 3%
Lake Michigan Drive
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

72nd Avenue

Turn left onto 72nd Avenue

7.58 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zeeland
00h 14m from Allendale
Leave By
7:34 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Allendale and Chance Rain Showers near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allendale to Waverly?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Zeeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Allendale and 8.9 miles from Waverly.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Allendale and Chance Rain Showers near Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Zeeland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zeeland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zeeland.

RAIL

Holland station

7 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

32 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

51 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Bangor

56 mi away
541 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 13.57 mi (21.84 km).

Allendale

#1 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,505
Coordinates42.9722500, -85.9536500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Waverly

Waverly is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.8019700, -86.0872600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Allendale (-85.95365, 42.97225)
End: Waverly (-86.08726, 42.80197)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.47
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $2.73 $5.47
Mid-grade $5.02 $3.16 $6.33
Premium $5.62 $3.54 $7.08
Diesel $6.61 $4.16 $8.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and Waverly. The current time is 14:40:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.